University of Connecticut Waterbury Campus

  • 5/10 Overall Rating
  • 4 Year
  • Waterbury, CT
  • 0 reviews

Overview

Total enrollment

745
University of Connecticut Waterbury Campus overview
University of Connecticut Waterbury Campus overview
  • Size Small
  • Status Non-profit
  • Housing No
  • Level of Study Undergrad

The University of Connecticut's Waterbury campus, one of UConn's regional locations, occupies a five-story building in downtown Waterbury, approximately 30 miles from Hartford. The campus, which opened in its current location in 2003, features modern classroom facilities and computer laboratories in an urban setting. As a commuter campus, UConn Waterbury primarily serves students from the greater Naugatuck Valley region, offering undergraduate programs in business administration, English, psychology, and general studies, along with select graduate programs in business and education. The campus maintains UConn's academic standards while providing smaller class sizes and operates in partnership with the main Storrs campus, allowing students to begin their studies in Waterbury and potentially complete them at other UConn locations.

Ratings

University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus is rated within the lower 42% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10.

  • Overall Rating
    5 out of 10
  • Academics
    4 out of 10
  • Resources
    1 out of 10
  • Outcomes
    7 out of 10
  • Value
    6 out of 10

Admissions

Admission Standards

Easy
University of Connecticut Waterbury Campus admission standards
  • SAT (enrolled mid-50) 910/1200

Acceptance Rate

86.7%
University of Connecticut Waterbury Campus applications overview
  • Applications Due -
  • Enrollment Rate 12.5%
  • Application Fee $80

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Annual Cost to Attend

Connecticut Resident Tuition

$18,140

Out of State Resident Tuition

$40,808

Breakdown

In State Costs for University of Connecticut Waterbury Campus
  • Tuition $18,140
  • Books and Supplies $990
  • Other Fees $1,130
  • Estimated Off Campus Cost of Living $14,380
  • Budget for Other Expenses $4,330
  • Total One Year Cost $38,970

Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$62,000 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

51% within 6 years

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=436818.

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Last updated: August 2026